Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRoman site, Butchery Lane

Roman site, Butchery Lane

England
List entry 1005160
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

© Mapbox · © OpenStreetMap contributors · Boundary data © Historic England (NHLE)

Overview

History & significance

Butchery Lane is a Roman site located in Kent, England, designated as a scheduled monument under the National Heritage List for England (entry 1005160). The site preserves archaeological remains from the Roman period, contributing to understanding of Romano-British settlement and activity in the region. Archaeological investigation has revealed evidence of occupation and structures dating to the Roman era, though the precise nature and extent of the settlement remains subject to ongoing scholarly interpretation. The site represents an important archaeological resource for studying Roman Kent and the patterns of Romano-British habitation in south-eastern England.

Roman site, Butchery Lane is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005160. View the official record →

About this monument

Questions & answers

What is Roman site, Butchery Lane?

Butchery Lane is a Roman site located in Kent, England, designated as a scheduled monument under the National Heritage List for England (entry 1005160). It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005160.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman site, Butchery Lane?

Roman site, Butchery Lane is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1005160.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman site, Butchery Lane?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl Barrow 350M E.S.E. of Capel farm in Mounts Wood (7.4 km), Anglo-Saxon barrow field and prehistoric linear earthwork on Barham Downs (7.9 km), Bowl barrow, the easternmost of six in Eggringe Wood (8.5 km).

Aubrey Research

Generate a full report for this location

Aubrey generates in-depth historical research for any address in Britain — drawing on scheduled monument data, Domesday records, Roman heritage, PAS finds and medieval history to reveal the complete story of a landscape.

Research the area around Roman site, Butchery Lane